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5 0 S T U F F • F a l l 2 0 1 8 S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m ACMT INC. ACMT consists of four business units. First, it manufactures complex sheet-metal fabrications specializing in hot forming of Ti alloy, utilizing technology and automation. ACMT is also an overhaul and repair / maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) company, serving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and European Aviation Safety Agency stations, as well as government depots. The company also provides chemical repackaging; and composite rubber bonding to metal processing. www.ACMT.aero Address: 369 Progress Dr. Manchester, CT 06042 Additional Company Location: 321 Progress Dr. Manchester, CT 06042 1006 Arthur Avenue Lynn Haven, FL Full-time employees: 140 Year founded: 1986 President & CEO: Michael Polo C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E ACMT manufactures complex sheet-metal components that are formed and fabricated to exact tolerances that meet customer specifications. The high-tech components are used in turbine engines, airframe, rotor aircraft and fixed-wing aircraft markets around the world. These products are integral to the operation of a jet engine or aircraft. ACMT products are purchased by many original equipment manufacturers — or OEMs — in jet-engine and aerospace companies around the world. United Technologies, for example, is one of ACMT's largest customers. The company also sells directly to the U.S. government and tier-one supply chains. There are a variety of career opportunities, from entry-level to professional positions. Some of these roles include production, engineering, quality, customer service, continuous improvement and facilities. Current openings include assembly, chief inspector, layout inspector and sheet-metal engineer positions. ACMT Inc. employs interns in roles like engineering and Continuous Improvements (CI) positions. Interns are assigned various projects which they are required to complete and report on each week to senior management. Internships provide interns with real-world experience and gives the company an opportunity to scout out its upcoming workforce. ACMT provides multiple levels of training so that employees can improve their skillsets and grow with the company. The company offers internal-growth opportunities as well as on- the-job training, competitive wages and other benefits. For all schools that want to learn more about the company and the manufacturing field, ACMT has an open-door policy, providing students an opportunity to tour the facilities. It also offers internships and apprenticeships; participation in Junior Achievement in schools is an important part of company culture. Community volunteering is encouraged among employees. ACMT supports all environment awareness by utilizing energy-efficient lighting and shop equipment and uses closed-loop systems where applicable. It has zero emissions in coating areas and acid clean lines, as well as a recycling program for paper and cardboard. P R O D U C T S M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S Former intern Ryan Schmidt, a mechanical-engineering graduate of Central Connecticut State University, is now a full-time employee. He is developing probing and scanning techniques utilizing a FaroArm for quality release. M A N U FA C T U R E R P R O F I L E S Interns work on a custom piece of equipment they designed during their internship at ACMT. It's now in full production.